Einstein in the News

The New York Times interviews Jan Vijg, Ph.D., about research on the first attempt to reverse aging by partially reprogramming the genome in mice. Dr. Vijg is professor and chair of genetics, the Lola and Saul Kramer Chair in Molecular Genetics, and professor of ophthalmology & visual sciences at Einstein.

(Thursday, December 22, 2016)

NPR features research led by Jan Vijg, Ph.D., which found that the maximum human lifespan is 115 years. Dr. Vijg is professor and chair of genetics and the Lola and Saul Kramer Chair in Molecular Genetics at Einstein.

Newsweek interviews Jan Vijg, Ph.D., about a new “fasting” diet that may provide the benefits of calorie restriction, which decreases age-related disease and inflammation. The diet may sound gimmicky, but Dr. Vijg notes that the science backs up the claim that the plan could effectively improve human health and prolong life. Dr. Vijg is professor and chair of genetics and the Lola and Saul Kramer Chair in Molecular Genetics.

(Wednesday, June 24, 2015)

The New York Times interviews Jan Vijg, Ph.D., regarding a new study showing a specially designed drug that was developed to mimic high doses of resveratrol (a chemical compound found in red wine) substantially extended the average life span of obese mice. Dr. Vijg is professor and chair of genetics and the Lola and Saul Kramer Chair in Molecular Genetics. (Thursday, August 18, 2011)

The New York Times quotes Jan Vijg, Ph.D., in response to new research suggesting that the human life span could be extended. The article refers to a review authored by Dr. Vijg and Judith Campisi, Ph.D., of the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, that appeared in Nature in August 2008. They argued that caloric restriction – which has been shown in some studies to extend the life span of laboratory mice – may be misleading. Dr. Vijg is chair of genetics and professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at Einstein. (Tuesday, August 18, 2009)

The New York Times features Dr. Jan Vijg, chairman, department of genetics, in an article exploring how resveratrol, found in red wine, can slow the aging process. (Wednesday, November 26, 2008) read more...